Free Behavioral Health Counseling for Participants
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FREE one-on-one support
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Information is confidential
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Must be a program participant
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For an appointment email safehomes@openskycs.org
Therapeutic Groups
We are excited to share about our new therapeutic groups facilitated by Safe Homes Clinician, Nicole Melissa Morin, LCSW. These groups are an opportunity for youth to explore various topics with their peers in a safe space.
Click here to view current group offerings
Referrals
If you would like to become a referral partner, as a clinician or community service partner, please outreach directly to Safe Homes Clinician, Nicole Melisa Morin with headline 'Referral Partner Interest,' to start the conversation! If you are interested in learning more about clinical trainings and education offered by Safe Homes or Nicole, please outreach with headline 'Training Interest.'
Nicole can be reached via email at nicolemelissa.morin@openskycs.org.
Support for Homeless Youth
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One-on-one counseling
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Information is confidential
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FREE hot meals
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Hygiene products
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School supplies
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Emergency backpacks
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Transportation for services
Weekly Drop-in Programming
Join us for activities, workshops, events, outings, and more!
Safe Homes Worcester
4 Mann St. Worcester, MA
Located within Open Sky Community Services
Ages 14-17
Wednesdays 3:00-6:00pm
Ages 18-23
Tuesdays 4:00-7:00pm & Thursdays 5:30-8:30pm
Safe Homes North
Will Return SOON!
Ages 14-23
Safe Homes Virtual
Ages 14-23: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm on Discord.
Email us at safehomes@openskycs.org to be invited to our Discord server.
Trainings
Our trainings cover a wide range of topics concerning LGBTQIA+ youth. Trainings are provided to Human Service Providers, Educators, Social Workers, Foster Parents, and other community members who work with LGBTQIA+ youth.
Previous trainings offered:
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LGBTQ+ 101
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Suicide prevention
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Bullying/harassment
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Working with LGBTQIA+ youth in out-of-home care settings
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Understanding and supporting transgender and gender expansive youth
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Creating an open and affirming workplace and community
Email us at safehomes@openskycs.org to discuss your training needs.
The Bridge Training Institute
The Bridge Training Institute, a program of Open Sky Community Services, is an industry leader in providing both theoretical and real-world training on evidence-based and best practices for clinicians and school personnel.
Upcoming training with Safe Homes Clinician, Nicole Melissa Morin, LCSW
LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy with Nicole Melissa Morin, LCSW
Thursday, February 6, 2025, 9:00AM-12:00 PM
Register and View More Trainings
Transgender Resource Center
Our Transgender Resource Center is dedicated to providing affirming support, resources, and education for transgender and gender-diverse individuals and their allies.
Youth Leadership
All youth who attend Safe Homes have opportunities to plan and facilitate activities related to their interests and become Youth Advisors. Youth Advisor applications are currently closed.
Youth Advisors are a vital part of Safe Homes:
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Plan and lead programming
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Act as ambassadors for the community and role models for other youth
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Meet weekly to discuss activities, interests, and goals
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Participate in the development and planning of the Safe Homes quarterly schedule
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Provide peer support to other youth at the drop in center
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Conduct trainings and presentations for community youth workers and educators